European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 26, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Travel the fantasy islands Mountain hideaways uninhabited islands perfect White beaches you la find All these and More in the philippine archipelago. Magine 7,107 Isles formed by a Cordil lera system of Mountain ranges Ris ing from the Ocean s door. Verdant Jungles tropical rain forests volcanic peaks and Rich Plains Sandy in aches and Pristine lagoons. A place where the people Are unfailingly Friendly and. Courteous. This May sound like fantasy Island but it s a Good description of the Philip Pines. Whether you re in search of High adventure or an idyllic interlude you re sure to find it Here. You la want to see a lot during your slay Here but first some words of Cau Tion be sure to Check with your unit to see where you re permitted to travel. Conditions change from time to time and there Are some restrictions on american military personnel because of Security considerations. Also the eruption of my. Pinata la in june 1991 and subsequent typhoons and monsoons battered the Island of . Many roads and Bridges remained blocked by Lahar or mudflows at the time of this writing. The Uso and the itt office at Subic Bay naval facility offer affordable Tours to the places most popular with Ameri cans. Check with them for More information on particular spots or to make bookings. Obracay do you dream of a Beach with Sand As soft and White As baby powder a place where you will hear no motors except the occasional soft putt putt of an out Board motor of venings that Are lit with the soft glow of lanterns and stars that seem close enough to touch a place where you can relax with no hassles no cares if so Obracay is the place for you. Located off the Northern coast of Panay in the Visayas Boraca is the Island Para disc main dream of but never find. Daily flights go from Manila directly to Katie Ian. There you Board a i inca a Ca Noe Type la at with outriggers for the Short trip to Obracay. Accommodations on Boraca arc rus tic but comfortable. You will sleep under Mosquito nets and refresh yourself with cold showers. The cottages of split Bam boo and Nipa Are charming and perfect for the setting. Everything is Low key Here. There is never any hassle to buy or do anything although there s plenty Here if you want it windsurfing horse Back Riding sailing snorkelling scuba diving and hiking. Almost any kind of food you could want is available from pias and Ham burgers to lobster and prawns and on weekends Bullet dinners Complete with roast pig and native dishes. Kanaue the Mountain people of Northern , called if gaos started building Rice terraces about the time the chinese began the creat Wall in the fourth Cen Tury . The terraces Rise tier upon tier to a height of. 5,000 feet and arc irrigated through an elaborate system of Bamboo aqueducts. Still in use today the terraces would stretch Halfway around the the Cool Blue water and Sandy beaches make for a relaxing visit to Boroway. World if they were connected. Although the key attraction is the spectacular scenery there is also a Lively demonstration of native songs and ritual dances nightly in the Kanaue hotel. Tribal artisans sell a variety of Mountain handicrafts and there Are villages in the area where you can observe if Gao Cus Toms and life styles. Though not easy to get to Kanaue is Worth the Floi t. Plan to stay at least two nights and a full Clay because the Ter races Are frequently blanketed with thick log and visitors who go for a single night Are sometimes disappointed. Cebu there s a saving out of every 10 people in Cebu 11 can located in the Visayan group of islands Cebu is the guitar making Center of the Phili Pines. Along with fabulous beaches you will find the natural hospitality of the Fili 34 off du1y-Welcome to the
